Meatballs Rellenos

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 c. finely crushed tortilla chips
• 1 c. picante sauce, divided
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, less if desired
• 3/4 tsp. ground cumin, divided
• 4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 2 c. water
• 1 c. rice, uncooked (not minute)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (do not drain)

1. Combine beef, chips, 1/3 cup picante sauce, egg, cilantro (reserving just a bit) and 1/4 teaspoon cumin and mix well.
2. Slice cheese into 12 cubes.
3. Dividing beef mixture into 12 equal portions and form into a meatball around a cube of cheese.
4. Place on a shallow rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with aluminum foil and bake meatballs 16 minutes at 450u0b0.

ground beef, tortilla chips, picante sauce, egg, fresh cilantro, ground cumin, cheese, onion, clove garlic, oil, water, rice, tomatoes

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=70611 (may not work)